Think back to high school. As an 18 year old, what did you know about personal finance? Could you make a monthly budget? Did you even know what compound interest was? A recent study by Citizen’s Financial Group highlights the regrets of former stude more »
Jan 26, 2015 9:53 AM financial aid
Saying “pretty please” or “abracadabra” won’t guarantee you a scholarship. Neither does falling for the too-good-to-be-true scholarship service scams promising to “do all the work” in finding exclusive scholarships in exchange for a service fee and p more »
Jan 23, 2015 9:34 AM financial aid
The start of a new year is a great time to adopt some healthier eating habits, and it’s not as hard as you might think. Filling up on fresh, nutrition-packed foods is easy when armed with the right recipes. Try these yummy dishes, and find more ideas more »
Jan 21, 2015 9:38 AM teen health
Graduation will be here before you know it—It’s time to start tackling that mile-long to-do list. We’ve pulled together five helpful apps to make your college search easier. more »
Jan 19, 2015 9:08 AM apps
If you plan to make healthy lifestyle changes in the New Year, check out our top picks for fun, functional and fashionable health and fitness gear that will make sticking to your resolutions a piece of cake! more »
Jan 15, 2015 9:32 AM teen health
There’s no better time than the holidays to visit The Biltmore House in Asheville, N.C. Fully dressed up in seasonal finery, this grand home is the closest thing America has to a castle. more »
Nov 17, 2014 12:17 PM events/parties
Even though the College Level Examination Program, better known as “CLEP,” isn’t a mandatory exam like the ACT or SAT, it’s still considered a highly important test that can prove beneficial to a student’s future. more »
Nov 19, 2014 11:18 AM admissions
Christmas is a joyous time, filled with festive celebrations and so many reasons to count our blessings. But for some families, the holidays can be difficult. While it’s easy to get wrapped up in the holiday frenzy, help your family focus on the true more »
Nov 19, 2014 11:14 AM events/parties
Few investments allow parents to save for their teen’s college expenses while at the same time securing special tax advantages. But with Alabama’s CollegeCounts 529 plan, they can do just that. more »
Nov 19, 2014 12:28 PM financial aid
Ever since childhood, Betsy Helmer has known she wanted to be a performer. As an undergrad at Georgetown University, she majored in Psychology and Theater because “I loved learning about people, how they express themselves, how they live their lives more »
Jan 14, 2015 What I Know Now
Due to her mother’s influence at a young age, Brooke always felt passionate about photography, which ultimately led to her current career as the principal photographer of Colorbox Photographers. “I was always the girl with camera in hand during high more »
Nov 18, 2014 What I Know Now
Education & Learning
AUM Campus ToursFeb 12, 2015 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Workshops
Free Countdown to College (C2C) WorkshopFeb 12, 2015 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free Countdown to College (C2C) WorkshopFeb 19, 2015 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Education & Learning
Judson College Preview & Scholarship DayFeb 21, 2015 8:15 AM
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Free Countdown to College (C2C) WorkshopFeb 26, 2015 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Homewood High School senior Genny Pittman was honored as a teen spotlight in Potential magazine and featured alongside her parents, John and Liz Pittman more »
Aug 22, 2014 Press Release
This people-person is and all-around student who is involved in many extracurricular activities. She enjoys tutoring the second graders at the Family Sunshine Center and would like to maybe own her own business someday. more »
Aug 22, 2014 Press Release
